15-Day Egypt Group Tour Package Itinerary
1st day: Arrive in Cairo – Sound & Light Show at Pyramids
Upon arrival at Cairo airport, our representative will assist the group with luggage and passport formalities. The group will transfer to their 5-star hotel to check in and relax. In the evening, enjoy the spectacular Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids, narrating the story of ancient Egyptian civilization. After the show, dinner will be served, and the group will return to the hotel for the night.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
2nd day: Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis
After breakfast, the group will head to the Giza Pyramids Plateau to explore:
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu: Built in 2600 BC, it is 147 m (481 ft) high and weighs about 6 million tons.
- The Great Sphinx: Constructed by Pharaoh Khafre, showcasing his power.
Lunch will be enjoyed at a restaurant with views of the Pyramids. Then, the group will visit:
- Saqqara Step Pyramid: The first pyramid built under Pharaoh Djoser’s vizier Imhotep between 2670 and 2650 BC.
- Memphis: The ancient capital built by King Narmer in 2925 BC.
Return to the hotel in Cairo for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
3rd day: Explore Alexandria
After breakfast, the group will travel to Alexandria to visit:
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: A 2nd-century BC burial site showcasing Hellenistic and Egyptian art.
- Pompey’s Pillar: A 33.85 m granite column built in 300 AD.
- Qaitbey Citadel: constructed in 1447 AD on the Mediterranean coast, using stones from the ancient lighthouse.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to the Alexandria Library, a modern marvel housing a vast collection of books and galleries. Return to the hotel in Cairo for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 4: Fly to Aswan
After breakfast, the group will check out and head to Cairo airport for their flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, they will explore:
- Aswan High Dam: constructed in the mid-1960s for hydroelectric power.
- Unfinished Obelisk: A massive obelisk intended for Karnak Temple, left incomplete.
Lunch will be served on the 5-star Nile Cruise, where the group will also enjoy dinner and spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight: Cairo to Aswan
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
5th day: Abu Simbel Temples—Sail to Kom Ombo
The group will receive breakfast boxes and travel to visit:
- Abu Simbel Temples: Built by Ramses the Great in 1264 BC to commemorate his victories and honor his wife, Nefertari.
Return to the Nile Cruise for lunch and dinner, spending the night onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Day 6: Explore Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples—Sail to Luxor
After breakfast onboard, the group will visit:
- Kom Ombo Temple: dedicated to Horus and Sobek, built between 180 BC and 47 BC.
- Edfu Temple: One of the best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus, built between 237 BC and 57 BC.
Return to the Nile Cruise for lunch and dinner, and spend the night onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
7th day: Discover the Wonders of Luxor East
After breakfast onboard the Nile Cruise, the group will check out and explore Luxor’s great monuments, including:
- Karnak Temples Complex: This sacred site, developed over 1700 years, honors the Theban triad of Mut, Amun-Re, and Khonsu.
Lunch will be at a restaurant in Luxor, followed by check-in at a 5-star hotel. In the evening, visit:
- Luxor Temple by Night: constructed in 1400 BC for royal festivals and the rejuvenation of kingship, featuring the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Return to the hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
8th day: Explore Western Luxor
After breakfast, the group will check out and visit:
- Valley of the Kings: A burial site with 63 tombs from the New Kingdom (1570–1050 BC).
- Hatshepsut Temple: A stunning temple carved into the cliffs, honoring the high priestess and wife of Amun, built in 1479 BC.
Enjoy lunch before visiting:
- Colossi of Memnon: Two massive statues of Amenhotep III, standing 18 m (60 ft) tall.
Return to the hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
9th day: Free Day in Hurghada
After breakfast, the group will check out and travel to Hurghada by private A/C vehicle. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy lunch and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
10th day: Diving in the Red Sea
The group will have breakfast and meet their diving instructor to explore the vibrant underwater world of the Red Sea. Enjoy lunch and dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day 11: Free Day in Hurghada
Enjoy a free day to explore Hurghada at leisure. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day 12: Super Safari Trip
After breakfast, the group will embark on a quad bike adventure in the Sahara, visiting a Bedouin village. Enjoy lunch along the way and a delicious barbecue dinner under the stars. Return to the hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day 13: Explore Old Cairo
After breakfast, check out and head to Hurghada airport for a flight to Cairo. Visit:
- The Egyptian Museum is home to countless artifacts of ancient Egypt.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant, followed by visits to:
- Salah el-Din Citadel: A historic fortress built between 1176 and 1182 AD.
- Mohamed Ali Mosque: An example of Ottoman architecture built between 1830 and 1848 AD.
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: opened in 2017, showcasing 50,000 artifacts, including royal mummies.
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar: A historic market established in 970 AD.
Return to the hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: Hurghada to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 14: Free Day in Cairo
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and a free day to explore Cairo at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Last day: Departure
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight home on the final day, concluding the 15-day tour of Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
